Guidebook for Hot Springs
Food Scene
El Jimador
107 Desoto Center DrGood Mexican food just a mile from the house.
Charlie's Pizza Pub
127 McNeely CirGood pizza.
Take in the local culture at this award winning burger place. They also have a menu you can order from. It is about 3 miles from the house.
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The Shack
7901 N State Hwy 7Take in the local culture at this award winning burger place. They also have a menu you can order from. It is about 3 miles from the house.
This small restaurant serves good Italian food with atmosphere. Reservations recommended. About 1-1/2 miles from the house.
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Italian House Ristorante
4501 N State Hwy 7This small restaurant serves good Italian food with atmosphere. Reservations recommended. About 1-1/2 miles from the house.
Home Plate Cafe
5110 N State Hwy 7A local favorite serving home style cooking.
Good Mexican food in a historic building. A family favorite.
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Colorado Grill
320 Ouachita AveGood Mexican food in a historic building. A family favorite.
Fun burger place that serves purple milkshakes. I like them because they have a veggie burger.
The Purple Cow Restaurant
1490 Higdon Ferry RdFun burger place that serves purple milkshakes. I like them because they have a veggie burger.
This is a favorite place with many healthy and vegetarian comfort food choices. You order at the counter. Get it to go or dine in.
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Cafe 1217
1217 Malvern AveThis is a favorite place with many healthy and vegetarian comfort food choices. You order at the counter. Get it to go or dine in.
Village Hibachi
4656 N State Hwy 7Sushi rolls and hibachi dinners.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Ohio Club is a fixture in Hot Springs. They serve good food, but you have to be 21 years old to get in.
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Ohio Club
336 Central AveThe Ohio Club is a fixture in Hot Springs. They serve good food, but you have to be 21 years old to get in.
Local micro brewery where the beer is made using the water from the hot springs. The menu is limited, but good. A favorite.
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Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery
329 Central AveLocal micro brewery where the beer is made using the water from the hot springs. The menu is limited, but good. A favorite.
Located in Hot Springs Village at 220 Minorca Rd. This hangout is a bit noisy, but they serve food, drinks, and have live music. It is close to the house...less than 8 miles. Check the website to see the times for the musicians. They are open until 10:00 p.m.
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Beehive Neighborhood Hangout
220 Minorca RdLocated in Hot Springs Village at 220 Minorca Rd. This hangout is a bit noisy, but they serve food, drinks, and have live music. It is close to the house...less than 8 miles. Check the website to see the times for the musicians. They are open until 10:00 p.m.
Entertainment & Activities
Dig your own quartz crystals. Open 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The mine closes at 4:30. Daily rates are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $5.00 for children ages 7-16. Children under 6 are free.
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Coleman Rock Shop & Crystal Mines -Jim
5837 AR-7Dig your own quartz crystals. Open 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The mine closes at 4:30. Daily rates are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $5.00 for children ages 7-16. Children under 6 are free.
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central AveIncludes whirlpool mineral baths and massage. Experience the relaxation of the natural thermal springs. with mineral hydrotherapy.
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Buckstaff Bathhouse
509 Central AveIncludes whirlpool mineral baths and massage. Experience the relaxation of the natural thermal springs. with mineral hydrotherapy.
A team based escape room. You have one hour to solve the puzzles and escape. Family friendly. For ages 6 and over. Closes at 8:30 p.m. Reserve a time online or call 501-463-6532. $20.00 per person.
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Escape Hot Springs
622 Spring StA team based escape room. You have one hour to solve the puzzles and escape. Family friendly. For ages 6 and over. Closes at 8:30 p.m. Reserve a time online or call 501-463-6532. $20.00 per person.
Parks & Nature
This is a 210 acre Asian inspired botanical garden. It is ranked 5th best in North America. It is beautiful year round . Admission is $15.00 for adults, $5.00 for ages 4-12, and free for 3 and under. Garvan Gardens is pet friendly. Open 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Special holiday hours from 11/17 until 12/31 when you can see the state's most elaborate holiday lights display.
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I-Garvan Woodland Gardens
4819 Arkridge RdThis is a 210 acre Asian inspired botanical garden. It is ranked 5th best in North America. It is beautiful year round . Admission is $15.00 for adults, $5.00 for ages 4-12, and free for 3 and under. Garvan Gardens is pet friendly. Open 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Special holiday hours from 11/17 until 12/31 when you can see the state's most elaborate holiday lights display.
Sightseeing
This museum is better than you might expect. You can learn about Hot Springs' history with the gangsters.
Sun-Thurs 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fri - Sat 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
$15.00 for adults, $14.00 for seniors, $6.00 for 6-12
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Gangster Museum of America
510 Central AveThis museum is better than you might expect. You can learn about Hot Springs' history with the gangsters.
Sun-Thurs 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fri - Sat 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
$15.00 for adults, $14.00 for seniors, $6.00 for 6-12
Immerse in Hot Springs' acclaimed thermal waters and indulge in luxurious spa services. Four large capacity soaking pools or private bath area. Swimsuit required in the shared pools.
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Quapaw Baths & Spa
413 Central AveImmerse in Hot Springs' acclaimed thermal waters and indulge in luxurious spa services. Four large capacity soaking pools or private bath area. Swimsuit required in the shared pools.
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
4019 Central AveEverything you need.
Shopping
This shop is located in downtown Hot Springs across from the bath houses at 360 Central Avenue. It is about 15 miles from our house. They offer unique olive oils, vinegars and more. Open everyday until 8:00 p.m.
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360 Central AveThis shop is located in downtown Hot Springs across from the bath houses at 360 Central Avenue. It is about 15 miles from our house. They offer unique olive oils, vinegars and more. Open everyday until 8:00 p.m.
Located at 366 Central Avenue across from the bath houses. They have a selection of handmade soap and body products. Always a fun place to shop. Open everyday from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
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Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery
329 Central AveLocated at 366 Central Avenue across from the bath houses. They have a selection of handmade soap and body products. Always a fun place to shop. Open everyday from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.